Obi was looking to get more involved, good news.

IQ looked shook for most of the game.

Grimes biggest late game minutes in a while. Taking it to the rim helped IMO. Wasnt settling for the 3. Need more from a starting SG.

Randle needs Brunson

Some late brain farts, but they didnt quit.

Quick has been brutal ever since he was anointed the next great pg after Boston game.

Watching RJ play makes my eyes bleed —— I can’t stand this kids style of play. Some of the sloppiest handles in the league, cement blocks for feet and shoots free throws like Helen Keller (bless her soul).

Randle all over the place but he has won me over despite his ball handling and defensive follies with the sheer aggression & physicality he plays with. That said he’s not a smart player.

Also love I-Hart who is throwing his body all over the court.

LivingLegend wrote:

Randle all over the place but he has won me over despite his ball handling and defensive follies with the sheer aggression & physicality he plays with. That said he’s not a smart player.

That's it in a nutshell "That said he’s not a smart player."

We need to get Julius off ball in these situations. He almost blew it in Miami that way, and has blown it with CHarlotte and Sac w late game, pressure situation miscues. In part it’s because the opponent expects it and is waiting for him to turn his back (when they then double or triple) or by defending him w a smaller player with quicker hands and feet.

Ideally Brunson would have the ball but if not him we need some one who is a bit more reliable than Julius in that role. I would say post Julius up but i think he’s terrible with his back to the basket. Loses all awareness

Anyway hopefully they shake this off. Was nice to see Grimes contribute meaningfully. Ohi still has his head up his ass

Not sounding the alarm on Randle yet but he's been bad the last two games. Looks like last years Randle. Distracted and not foused. I can live with poor shooting and even some of the turnovers with Brunson there but the effort defensively has been horrendous. That play where Lyles beat him back door for the dunk off the inbound pass was inexcusable. Kings were picking on him defensively too. He needs to snap out of it, especially if we're going to be without Brunson for who knows how long.

Tip your hat off to Hart. He was a monster and kept us in the game. It's amazing how he can rebound the ball as a guard. That inbound turnover hurt but it happens. Grimes was also fantastic and made some key shots and plays to bring us back. Weird to see Rob get dominated like that. But Sabonis is a really good low post player.

I thought RJ was pretty good. Made a big three to tie the game. But I agree, watching him hurts your eyes at times. I think I'm more fluid and athletic than him, no joke. LOL IQ shot poorly but not worried about him.

Got to try to get at least one on this trip.

Do RJ, nor any of the yoots inconsistent play bother me? No.
What sucks is when reliance of the 3 is our strong suit and it goes cold.

martin wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:I am such a big fan of Josh Hart — WOW one of my favorite Knicks to watch of all time.

Quick has been brutal ever since he was anointed the next great pg after Boston game.

Watching RJ play makes my eyes bleed —— I can’t stand this kids style of play. Some of the sloppiest handles in the league, cement blocks for feet and shoots free throws like Helen Keller (bless her soul).

Randle all over the place but he has won me over despite his ball handling and defensive follies with the sheer aggression & physicality he plays with. That said he’s not a smart player.

Also love I-Hart who is throwing his body all over the court.

Oh good, it's just not me.

Yeah Martin - glad I have some company as well — it’s hard watching him.

Personally i just don’t think he’s earned the minutes Thibs gives him. Giving Grimes/Hart minutes to RJ is criminal on Thibs part.

martin wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:

martin wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:I am such a big fan of Josh Hart — WOW one of my favorite Knicks to watch of all time.

Quick has been brutal ever since he was anointed the next great pg after Boston game.

Watching RJ play makes my eyes bleed —— I can’t stand this kids style of play. Some of the sloppiest handles in the league, cement blocks for feet and shoots free throws like Helen Keller (bless her soul).

Randle all over the place but he has won me over despite his ball handling and defensive follies with the sheer aggression & physicality he plays with. That said he’s not a smart player.

Also love I-Hart who is throwing his body all over the court.

Oh good, it's just not me.

Yeah Martin - glad I have some company as well — it’s hard watching him.

Personally i just don’t think he’s earned the minutes Thibs gives him. Giving Grimes/Hart minutes to RJ is criminal on Thibs part.

For me, his production while taking into account his effectiveness has not earned him that but his ceiling potential has. It is what is it.

He is frustrating!!!! So close yet so far! He gets to the foul line which I think kind of bails him out at times.
We can't ride his 46 pt game vs miami for ever, can we?? LOL
If Herro can bounce back, maybe RJ can too!!!!